"On this coming Saturday, July 18th, my mother and my best friend would have celebrated her 89th birthday. As my brothers and sisters gather together, we celebrate your legacy. You were strong woman, a woman who loved God and your family. I celebrate you today. You are forever miss, but you love is in my heart."

"Although gone from your sight, you will always have the PRECIOUS MEMORIES of your mom! Although gone from your sight, her blood still runs through your veins. Although gone from your sight, I know that memories of your mom brings sunshine on your darkest days."

"Today I remember a great woman, who impacted my life., my mother. Today, I celebrate the life she lived. On this date, March 4th, she received her crown and went to glory. It does not seem like five years, it only seem like yesterday. Mom, I love you and I miss you so much."

""Wishing our Angel a Happy Birthday. My world is certainly not the same since you left us to retire to your heavenly home. I miss everything about you and going home is not the same. Loving you always and remembering how you made all of us laugh and showed us unconditional love even to your granddog Trouble when he urinated on your floor.""

"My mother was my hero and my friend, but most of all she was my mother and my mom. If I could only hug her, kiss her, tell that I love her once again. I miss her so much. Today, even though tears fall from my eyes and my heart aches, I celebrate what would have been her 87th Birthday. My hero, Gladys B. Staten, July 18, 1926. Happy Birthday Mom."

"Stell,I know today will be a difficult day for you and your family. I never had the opportunity to meet Mom Staten, but to know you, is to know her, to love you and your family is to also love her! God is your comforter and your healer. Take each day as it comes, cry if you want, smile when you think of her! I know you miss her!"

"On July 23rd, my brothers and sisters came together in memory of our mother, who would have been 85 years old on July 18th. We had a great time. We love our mom, but God loved her more. Our mother lives on in each one of us and we a turly do miss her."

"Hello My Friend: I know you wish things could be different and have your dear Mom sitting and talking with you right now but in some way I beleive she is because you are carrying her right in your heart. Cry if you want and cry as long as you want. She was so special to you!!"

Our sincere prayers and deepest sympathy are with you in the loss of your mother. There is no deeper pain. Though you will never get over it, in time, like me, you will heal. Lean on God for the strength and peace that only He can provide.

"My dear Sr Stella, Deac Frankie and Krista. Deac Toland and I offer our sincere condolences in the death of your mom! She was sick for a long time and God saw that she needed rest. He has granted her that rest and she is in a better place. Those who have died, in the Lord, we will see again and what a day of rejoicing that will be! Find comfort in our prayers. We love you, much."

"Stella, Frank, and Khrista~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time in your lives... We love you all, and are praying for you, and we are deeply sorry for your loss. We know you will see her again...

"Dear Stella, Frankie, Khrista & Family,You have my deepest sympathy & sincere prayers. I pray that God will sustain you & give you the everlasting peace that He alone can supply!!! May His love embrace you, may His arms of comfort hold you all close to His heart. Take one day at a time & hold fast to God's promise of eternal hope for all who love Him.

"Aunt Stella, Uncle Frank, and Khrista we are sorry to hear about your lost but we all can share the peace of knowing that Gladys B. Staten is resting in her creators presence and rejoicing in His glory!

"To our daughter Stella , Frank and KristaOur prayers go out to you for the loss of your mother , and grandmother. We pray thatthat God will keep you in your time of sorrow. We love you and remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God bless you is our prayer.

"Stella and Family, you all have our prayers during this time of sorrow. I know that you know your mom is in heaven and is in no more pain, but it is my prayer that the Lord will continue to give you strength to go through life holding on to her memories as you will miss her. Remember, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Deacon Edwards and I love you and we are praying."

"Sister Stella,"Be not dismayed whatever be-tide, God will take care of you". Your mom is now resting in the arms of Jesus.May God continue to bless and keep you is our prayer.Deacon Charles & Sister Rosia Ellzy"

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. I know you will miss her dearly but thank God we will all have this great re-union with all our loved ones...and just know your mother and grandmother will be there.

We are in prayer during this period for you and your family...with love."

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal". To the family of Gladys Staten, my heart is heavy with your lose, but I know that Gladys is resting in the arms of her Heavenly Father. I pray that you all will also find comfort in His arms at this time. Lovingly submittedTammy Wilcoxson"

"One of the strongest woman I have ever met in life! One thanksgiving together with her made a lasting impression that I will never forget!! SMACKED me in the face and "Who smacked you! You tell me and I will get them. They won't smack my baby!" Classic moment. Never will forget."

"Mom Staten wasn't related to my family, but we considered her FAMILY! Bishop Kenneth White and I are so fortunate that we had the opportunity to know Mom Staten. She is now in the presence of God. She will always be in our hearts!